Hospitality Assistant. Education & Training

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Hospitality Assistant

Full Time, 35 hours per week,

Permanent Clydebank Campus

Grade 1: £25,501 - £25,967

(Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

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West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald's Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

We are looking to appoint a flexible and reliable Hospitality Assistant to provide a key role in supporting our vibrant training kitchens. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an environment where learning and service excellence come together. As a valued member of the team, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation in our Hospitality facilities, ensuring that staff and students, enjoy a safe and welcoming space.

You will take pride in keeping our training kitchen's spotless, storing equipment and tools safely and following best practice in following food hygiene and safety.

• Hands on experience cleaning professional or training kitchens.
• A background in Hospitality or the Service industry.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in working in a learning environment with mixed and varied learner needs and abilities.
• The ability to solve basic problems by adhering to practices and procedures.
• Up to date knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards and procedures.
• Experience in waste management and effective and efficient use of appropriate cleaning materials.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (pro-rata) (including bank & public holidays)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Closing date for all completed applications is Thursday 12 March 2026